Design Engineer

AFOS Medical; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in laboratory equipment is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team on-site in Hull, England. The successful candidate will design and develop innovative products, create technical drawings using SolidWorks, and work closely with the engineering team on mechanical and electrical components. Key qualifications include proficiency in Design/Mechanical Engineering, strong skills in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and relevant experience in SolidWorks. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality solutions in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design/Mechanical Engineering and/or Product Design is required.
• Strong skills in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks tools and AutoCAD would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control practices.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience or understanding of food processing and medical equipment (Beneficial)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative products and equipment.
• Refine product designs and create technical drawings.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on components.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee product testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Design/Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Problem-solving skills

Problem solving

Medical equipment knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

AFOS is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced mortuary, laboratory equipment, renowned for prestigious installations worldwide. Our ventilated equipment incorporates innovative downdraft technology.

Headquartered in Hull, UK, AFOS oversees manufacturing from our Head Office, maintaining strict control over design and quality. With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality solutions tailored to meet clients' current and future requirements.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Design Engineer to join our team on-site in Kingston upon Hull, England. The role involves designing and developing innovative products and equipment to support the needs of our clients. Key responsibilities includes refining product designs, creating technical drawings using SolidWorks software, collaborating with the engineering team on mechanical and electrical components, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing product testing and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design/Mechanical Engineering and/or Product Design is required.
• Strong skills in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks tools and AutoCAD would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control practices.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience or understanding of food processing and medical equipment (Beneficial)